CEFR B2

tainted

adjective

Meaning

Having a trace of something harmful or undesirable added, which spoils its purity or quality.

Examples

The water supply was tainted by industrial waste.
His reputation was tainted by the scandal.

Synonyms: spoiled, contaminated, defiled, polluted

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tainted (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪntɪd/

Definition

Having a trace of something harmful or undesirable added, which spoils its purity or quality.

Examples

The water supply was tainted by industrial waste.
His reputation was tainted by the scandal.
The fruit was tainted with a strange chemical smell.

How to Use tainted

tainted by (prepositional phrase): To be affected or spoiled by something undesirable. — "The whole project was tainted by a lack of funding."
tainted with (prepositional phrase): To have a trace of something harmful or unpleasant added. — "The water was tainted with chemicals from the factory."

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